Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 13

The early morning sunlight poured through the thin curtains of the cottage, casting faint patterns on the wooden floor. Aurora stirred awake, the heaviness of the past day still lingering in her chest. She lay in bed for a moment, staring at the ceiling, trying to gather her thoughts. It wasn't home, but the quiet comfort of the cottage was better than she had dared to hope for. Her mother was already awake, humming softly in the corner as she prepared tea. The scent of herbs filled the small space, soothing Aurora as she sat up.

"Good morning," Lila said warmly, glancing over her shoulder. "Did you sleep well?"

"As well as I could," Aurora replied, brushing her hair out of her face. She hesitated before adding, "Do you think we're safe here?"

Lila poured the tea and carried a cup to Aurora, her expression thoughtful. "Safer than we were before," she said. "But trust is earned, not given. We'll have to prove ourselves if we want to stay."

through her. Her mother was right, of course. They couldn't expect kindness to come without conditions-not in the world they

her thoughts. Aurora's heart skipped, and she exchanged a glance with her mother before setting her cup down and answering. A young wolf

requests your presence," he said, his voice polite but firm. "He's

a jolt of nervousness but

"Remember, you're stronger than you think," she said. "Cassian seems like a fair man. Just be honest, but not too honest." Her mother's lips quirked into a faint smile, and Aurora couldn't help but

repairs or tending to gardens. The sense of community was palpable, and it was so different from Fenrir's pack that it left

main hall was as bright and open as she remembered, sunlight streaming through the windows. Cassian stood at the far end, speaking quietly with a group

his tone friendly but carrying the authority of his